At just fourteen, Sorayam Valeno became the reluctant queen of a brutal empire. After her parents were gunned down in a calculated hit, she inherited the Valeno syndicate-one of the most feared mafia families in the country. Forced to grow up too fast, Sorayam learned to lead with precision, control, and silence. But as the years passed, the weight of blood and legacy began to suffocate her. Now twenty-five, Sorayam is ready to break the cycle. She wants out of the shadows. Out of the crime. Out of the lies. Determined to reshape the Valeno name into something clean and legitimate, she finds herself trapped in a constant war between what's right and what's expected. Loyalty and betrayal blur. Power demands a price. And every decision drags her deeper into a world she desperately wants to leave behind. Haunted by her past and hardened by survival, Sorayam struggles with her sense of identity, her purpose, and her capacity to trust-especially when love enters her life in a way she never saw coming. Rivalry in Love is a powerful story of inner conflict, transformation, and the fight to redefine one's destiny. Through betrayal, loss, and the chaos of the underworld, Sorayam discovers that peace isn't found by escaping who she is-but by embracing all she's survived to become. Perfect for readers who crave complex heroines, forbidden romance, and the raw tension of legacy versus choice.